Advice and Information

Following recent reports of meningitis cases in Kent, we have brought together clear NHS advice on the symptoms to look out for, what to do, and when to seek urgent help.

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you should get regular and accessible updates from your healthcare professionals while you wait.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

If you have had a hospital appointment and been given a prescription, you may need to collect your medicines from a hospital outpatient pharmacy, which works differently from your usual high street pharmacy.

Community pharmacies are often the first place people turn to for healthcare advice, yet many misconceptions remain about the services they provide and the professionals who work there.

Paying for prescriptions can quickly add up, but many people in England are entitled to free NHS prescriptions without realising it. This guide explains who qualifies, how to check your eligibility, and what to do if you are unsure.

A clear and simple guide to help you understand what your prescription includes, how to check your medicines safely, and how your local pharmacy can support you.

If you pay for hormone replacement therapy prescriptions on the NHS in England, there are ways to reduce what you spend - especially if you need these medicines more than once or twice a year.

Ordering a repeat prescription may only take a few minutes, but several careful checks and processes happen behind the scenes before your medicine is ready to collect.

Women in England can now get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP, in a move that makes access to free contraception even more convenient.

Community pharmacies across England now offer a free contraception service, making it easier and quicker to access the pill and emergency contraception without always needing a GP appointment.